In my Mailbox (5)

Hello everyone! In my mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren

I have gotten some great books from the past two weeks while I was away!!
Don't worry, I am not going away anytime soon again so I will be posting a lot more often!

Okay onto the books I received this week from the kindle book store/library/netgalley/barnes and noble!!

666 Park Avenue by Gabriella Pierce

Between the Lines by Tammara Webber

Mephisto Covenant by Trinity Faegen

Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow

Forever Frost by Kailin Gow

Silver Frost by Kailin Gow

 


















Queens of All the Earth by Hannah Sternberg

 




















Marie Antoniette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser

Legacy by Cayla Kluver

Dark Souls by Paula Morris

Well that's all I have gotten this week! What do you think of the books I have received? What did you get this week? Comment below!
Sarah@catchingbooks

Between the Lines by Tammara Webber Review

Name: Between the Lines
Release Date: April 29th, 2011


When Hollywood It Boy, Reid Alexander, arrives on location to shoot his next movie, his goals are the same as always—film another blockbuster hit and enjoy his celebrity status to the fullest while doing so. His costar is a virtual unknown with whom he had blazing hot chemistry during her auditions. The universe is lining up nicely to grant whatever he wants, as usual, until he’s confronted with unexpected obstacles on location like a bitter ex-girlfriend and a rival for the first girl to spark his genuine interest in years.

Emma Pierce just got her big break after more than a decade of filming commercials for grape juice, department stores and tampons, and more recently, bit parts in made-for-TV movies. Nailing the lead role in a wide-release film sent her agent, father and stepmother into raptures, and should have done the same for her. The Problem? Emma is experiencing a building desire to be normal, and starring in a silly, modernized adaptation of one of her favorite novels—opposite the very hot Reid Alexander—isn’t going to advance that aspiration.

Graham Douglas doesn’t fear playing the part of a nerdy dimwit; when it comes to choosing film roles, if it pays, he’ll do it. Besides, his friend Brooke Cameron snatched up the role of the bitchy hot girl and could use his help as a buffer, because her ex is the star. Graham has no problem keeping a handle on the situation, until he finds himself attracted to Reid’s costar, Emma, the girl Reid is pursuing full-throttle with his standard arsenal of charm, good looks and arrogance.- Goodreads


My Review:
Last week I found this book on my kindle and was really interested in the plot of the story. I really like the whole unknown actress is found and is then thrust into a major motion picture!
At times this book seemed to drag on a little too much with unnecessary plot, and I felt like at points in the novel I knew what was going to happen.
However, I did really enjoy the story line and found myself really enjoying this novel.

Overall, this book was a fun read and I would definitely recommend that everyone checks it out!

My Rating: Four out of Five Stars

Dark Mirror by M.J. Putney Review

Name: Dark Mirror
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date: March 1st, 2011
304 pages

Lady Victoria Mansfield, youngest daughter of the earl and countess of Fairmount, is destined for a charmed life. Soon she will be presented during the London season, where she can choose a mate worthy of her status.

Yet Tory has a shameful secret—a secret so powerful that, if exposed, it could strip her of her position and disgrace her family forever. Tory’s blood is tainted . . . by magic.

When a shocking accident forces Tory to demonstrate her despised skill, the secret she’s fought so hard to hide is revealed for all to see. She is immediately exiled to Lackland Abbey, a reform school for young men and women in her position. There she will learn to suppress her deplorable talents and maybe, if she’s one of the lucky ones, be able to return to society.

But Tory’s life is about to change forever. All that she’s ever known or considered important will be challenged. What lies ahead is only the beginning of a strange and wonderful journey into a world where destiny and magic come together, where true love and friendship find her, and where courage and strength of character are the only things that determine a young girl’s worth. - Goodreads

My Review:

I absolutely adored this book! When I first heard about this book I fell in love with the cover! I loved the colors and the girl looking in the mirror!

One of my favorite parts about this book was the main character Tory. She is so strong willed and I love her personality!
I also loved that this book took place in the 1800s. It was really cool to imagine what people wore and dressed like at the time!

Overall, if you are looking for a fun paranormal book to read this summer, check this book out!

My Rating: Five out of Five Stars

P.S. I am back from my trip! Sorry for the lack of updates and I promise more will be coming soon!

Vacation

Hello everyone! I will be away for the week and I will not really have internet, so I will try my hardest to update but if not be expecting a bunch of great posts when I get back!

Happy reading!

Sarah@catchingbooks

Tris and Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison Review

Name: Tris and Izzie
Publisher: EgmontUSA
Release Date: October 11th, 2011
304 pages

This book was received from Netgalley!



A modern retelling of the German fairytale "Tristan and Isolde", Tris and Izzie is about a young witch named Izzie who is dating Mark King, the captain of the basketball team and thinks her life is going swimmingly well. Until -- she makes a love potion for her best friend Brangane and then ends up taking it herself accidentally, and falling in love with Tristan, the new guy at school- Goodreads

My Review:
When I first heard about this book, I was immediately drawn to the cover! I loved the boy in the girl on the lake, and the colors were beautiful.

Overall, this was a pretty good book but at times it felt very rushed. I wished that the book went at a slower pace because I felt that I could not really keep up.

I did really like the retelling of the German fairytale "Tristan and Isolde" and thought that it was interesting to see a modern take on this story.

Overall, Tris and Izzie did not live up to my expectations but still was a fun book to read!

My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

In My Mailbox (4)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren

This week I received some AWESOME books from my library and Netgalley!

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

Eternity (Fallen Angel Number 2) by Heather Terrell

Tris and Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison (from Netgalley)

The Marked Son by Shea Berkley (from Netgalley)

Misfit by Jon Skovron (from Netgalley)

Well that's all I received this week!! What did you get in your mailbox? Have you heard anything about the books I got?
Happy Reading!